The Navy SEAL commodore for Navy Special Warfare Group Eight was relieved of command Wednesday for a “loss of confidence in his ability to command,” according to a press release from Naval Special Warfare Command.
Capt. Richard A. Zaszewski was relieved of his command by Rear Adm. Keith Davids, head of Naval Special Warfare Command, for a “behavior related” offense, a Navy spokesperson told Military.com.
“Capt. Zaszewski was relieved because of a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” Lt. Cmdr. Chelsea Irish, a spokesperson for Navy Special Warfare Command, told Military.com in an email. “The decision was made with careful consideration of the facts and the imperative to uphold the high standards of Navy leadership.”
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Irish said she could not offer more details on the firing. Zaszewski could not be reached for comment.
According to his service records, Zaszewski, who is a Navy SEAL, spent nearly 20 years assigned to “East Coast-based Special Warfare Units.”
Typically, Naval Special Warfare Command does not identify which teams SEALs are assigned to in publicly provided service records.
Zaszewski has previously been awarded the Silver Star, three Bronze Stars with one “V” device for valor, a Combat Action Ribbon, and campaign medals for Afghanistan and Operation Inherent Resolve, among other awards, according to his service record. The…
